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Renovate a House on “Fixer Upper” and We'll Tell You If You're More Chip or Joanna

Jennifer Post

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About This Quiz

Taking on a fixer upper is no easy feat. It means long days, hard work and shelling out lots of money. But the best part? When you're all done, you're left with the most perfect house that has been completely customized for you. Chip and Joanna Gaines have inspired millions of people to scoop up the less desirable homes that can be eyesores and turn them into beautiful homes that don't bring the neighborhood down. If you've ever seen an episode of "Fixer Upper," you're seriously missing out. Joanna is the designer of the project, and Chip makes all her dreams come true.

The pair of them work together as a team from start to finish. Chip's favorite day is demo day, while Joanna's favorite moment comes at the end of the project when she gets the be alone in the house and add all of the finishing touches. Their kids help out, too! It really is a family business, and a great family show. It's inspiring, entertaining and gives all less-than-desirable homes a new group of people who want to help make them a star. Have you always wondered if you're more Chip or Joanna? Take this home renovation quiz and we'll tell you!

First and foremost, are you ready to take on a fixer upper?

It's always been my dream.

It'll be a huge project, but I think I'm ready.

Is anyone ever really ready? You just do it.

With the right help I can take on anything.

What is the first thing you would do with your fixer upper?

Make a plan of attack

Demolition!

Doing a walk-through and ranking things by importance

Figure out a budget for renovations

Are you planning on gutting the house and basically re-doing the entire thing?

No, that's usually not necessary.

If I'm lucky.

That would be ideal, but there may be some hiccups.

If it needs it, I will definitely do that.

Is there an overall theme that you're going for in your fixer upper?

French country

I might branch out into more modern touches.

Rustic with a hint of upscale modern

Rustic industrial with jewel tones

Are you hiring any extra help?

Yes, of course.

I definitely can't do it alone.

I have my trusty team of helpers.

If I find myself in a pinch, I'll bring in more people.

Once you fix up the house, are you living in it or are you selling it?

Definitely living in it

I would love to flip it.

I think I would want to live in it, at least for a little while.

I want to raise a family in it.

What's your overall budget for the renovation?

$30,000

$50,000

No more than $20,000

I think in the $45-$50k range

Are you adding square footage to the house?

Nope, I'm working with what's there.

If it's in the budget, that would be amazing.

More walls to tear down!

No, but turning dead space into living space

How much of the flooring are you redoing?

All of it

Anything that's damaged

Only the parts that are unsavory to the eyes

I'd love to say all of it, but we'll see.

With the roof, are you patching or replacing?

Replacing with a more energy efficient option

Patching will work just fine.

I'll rock, paper, scissors my partner for replacing

If I can get away with patching, that would save a ton of money.

How important is it to you to have top-of-the-line finishes?

It's super important.

There's a lot to be said for vintage items.

I like new things mixed with old things.

There's places where I would splurge, and others where I'd save.

Where will you probably spend the most money?

Kitchen and bathrooms

Landscaping for sure

Probably all of the things I didn't consider beforehand

The exterior like siding and windows

Would you be excited about original hardwood floors or would you put in newer stuff?

I would jump for joy over original hardwood flooring.

Original can be great if it's good enough condition to refinish.

If it's throughout the whole house it's amazing.

I would consider new stuff and maybe use the old stuff for something else.

What countertop material are you installing?

White quartz

Stainless steel

White marble

A light colored granite

Will you extend those countertops to the bathroom?

Ideally, yes.

Doesn't have to be the same

That would make the most sense, and be cheaper.

That's a good idea!

Are you installing shiplap?

Duh

If it's already in the house

I would love to!

If it fits with the design

What do you do if you start going over budget?

Have a serious talk about what we need to cut out

Just go with it.

See where we can save money

Return some things

If you had to make an important phone call regarding part of your renovation, who would make the call?

I'm better at that.

Definitely not me

I'll flip a coin with someone to not have to do it.

I'll take one for the team.

Which design elements are the most important to you?

Those personal finishing touches

Tile work

Functional and beautiful cabinets

Plants

How many people will your new custom made dining table seat?

Eight should do the trick.

At least 10

Twelve or more, I've got a big family

I think six should be enough.

Do you frequent flea markets, thrift stores and antique stores?

Almost every weekend

Not as much as other people I know

They're fun once in a while.

I basically live at them.

What kind of art do you like?

Abstract art in light colors

Sculptures

Portraits of famous people

Anything tasteful and modest

Is there one thing that you've always wanted in your home that you're including in your fixer upper?

A skylight

A workshop

A master suite

Space for a huge garden

Would you want polished wood tables or distressed wood?

Distressed for sure

It's fun to mix it up.

It depends on the room.

If I'm going for a more polished look, then polished wood.

Are you holding a big reveal of your fixer upper for friends and family?

Absolutely! That's the best part.

If I have time for it.

That sounds elaborate, and I love it.

Definitely a party, but nothing extravagant

Are you putting in a farm sink or something else?

Farm sinks are the best.

I like stainless steel, more durable.

Farm sinks are nice, but not the end all be all.

Something else, I just don't know what yet.

Will you be covering some of the floors with rugs?

Yes, it'll help protect the floors.

I like ones with geometric patterns.

If they fit the design scheme I will.

Only in the kitchen and bathrooms

Will there be a separate room for kids, like a play room or art room?

What a cute idea!

If there's the space for it

I love creating kid's rooms.

It will just be part of the office.

What kind of plants are you putting in the front yard?

Trees that will grow for years to come

It depends on the season.

Shrubs lining the porch

Colorful flowers for the perfect curb appeal

How big will your front porch be?

I want a wrap-around deck.

Enough for a few chairs

I want to be able to eat dinner out there.

I want the biggest porch I can manage.

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